Kennesaw Announces National Night Out Plans

Kennesaw this evening announced its plans for National Night Out.

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6, the Kennesaw Police Department will host a block party for Kennesaw residents.

"We will have several public safety vehicles on display at Swift-Cantrell Park," Officer Scott Luther said in a statement. "We will also have crime prevention information for the adults and special handouts for the kids while supplies last."

And from 7 to 10 p.m., residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and friends.

Nationwide, more than 37 million people are expected to participate in National Night Out.

"This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity," national project coordinator Matt Peskin said. "... On NNO, we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join us in giving crime and drugs a going away party."